Tanzania & Zanzibar Family Active Safari
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels
Premiere Hotels
Tanzania & Zanzibar Family Active Safari
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels
Premiere Hotels
2027: Jun, Dec
Serengeti Wildlife Wonders to Spice Island Enchantment
From craters to acacia-dotted savannas and vibrant coral reefs. Trumpeting elephants to tropical fish. Untamed national parks to lavish retreats. Adventure runs wild in Tanzania.
Highlights
- Safari in classic open-air jeeps, with chances to spot Africa’s legendary Big Five, including the rare black rhino
- Dive into a marine paradise on the island of Zanzibar as you snorkel pristine reefs and bask on a sun-drenched sandbank
- Hike in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, two of the most diverse ecosystems on earth
- Stay at phenomenal wilderness lodges where you can enjoy the views from the pool and relax in lovely tents
- Hop aboard private flights that effortlessly connect remote wildlife sanctuaries with Maasai villages and the turquoise Indian Ocean
This is a Special Departure. See Terms & Conditions.
Start Arusha
End Zanzibar
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Kick off your family adventure with a bike ride past banana plantations, vibrant farming villages and a yellow-barked acacia forest • Sample an abundant variety of local Tanzanian food • Marvel at Lake Manyara’s breathtaking scenery, keeping a lookout for fauna grazing at the water’s edge • Bike in the lush Karatu region of the Tanzanian highlands, a prolific coffee-growing area • Kids join an exciting painting class with local artists • Sip sundowners and savor a farm-to-table dinner at our lavish abode.
Nights 1-2
The rich traditions of East African life infuse every aspect of this distinctive rustic luxury retreat, crafted on a former coffee farm and surrounded by ancient trees and organic gardens. (pool, spa)
Day 3
Safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site rich with incredible wildlife and beauty • Take a family hike to the caldera’s forested rim for breathtaking views of vast grasslands • Stargaze at our traditional safari camp.
Night 3
A classic luxury tented safari camp set among striking acacia trees on the crater's rim, a place where wildlife and scenic beauty are the central attractions.
Days 4-6
Take a chartered flight to the extraordinary Serengeti, home to spectacular game • Stay on the only private reserve to border both the Serengeti and Maasai Mara National Parks • On hikes and game drives, explore wide-open savanna, tufts of forest, meandering streams and rocky outcroppings • Keep an eye out for a lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros or buffalo—there’s nothing like spotting the Big Five • Join an interpretive bush walk, with chances to see herds of wildebeest and zebra • Visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about their unique pastoral heritage and culture • Swap stories by the fire or take a moonlit game drive.
Nights 4-6
Take in sweeping views over the vast Serengeti and Maasai Mara at this lavish camp, nestled in the remote Kuka Hills. (pool, spa)
Days 7-9
Fly with your family to the legendary island of Zanzibar • Set sail at sunset aboard a traditional wooden dhow boat • As you glide along the coast, stories of Swahili culture and maritime heritage bring Zanzibar’s past vividly to life • Spend the day basking in the sun while sailing across turquoise waters • Snorkel coral reefs teeming with tropical fish • A remote sandbank offers the perfect place to splash around in crystalline shallows • Enjoy a fun Swahili-style seafood barbecue on Kwale Island • Explore the World Heritage Site of Stone Town on a guided walking tour • Trace the paths of sultans, traders and seafarers along narrow alleys rich with layered history.
Nights 7-8
Set in the heart of a World Heritage site, this spectacular beachfront hotel blends its history as a Zanzibari mansion with contemporary elegance. (pool, spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
On this trip, we occasionally travel by 12- to 17-passenger turboprop plane to reach the exclusive hotels and activities this destination has to offer.
We stay one night at Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, a comfortable property located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. By staying in this ideal location, we’ll spend less time driving to the crater and will be among the first visitors in the crater in the morning, when wildlife viewing is optimal. The private tents have electricity and simple ensuite bathrooms complete with the quintessential bucket shower experience. The tents’ canvas walls and doors means sounds may carry from other tents nearby, but they also also allow you to doze off to the peaceful sounds of the African night.
As wonderfully fulfilling as travel is in Tanzania, it’s not always easy. Our itineraries and Trip Leaders remove as many obstacles and inconveniences as possible, but keep in mind that this is a developing country, where even something as simple as crossing the road can be a challenge (watch out for that motorbike, cow or zebra!).
Pedaling a bicycle on rural roads in Africa is both a physical and cultural adventure that requires quick thinking, patience and humor. Due to the less than ideal and ever-changing cycling conditions on this trip, Backroads provides specially fitted mountain bikes with touring tires and upright handlebars to maximize your comfort and control along terrain that includes dusty dirt roads, rocky sections and trails through agricultural fields.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
The rich traditions of East African life infuse every aspect of this distinctive rustic luxury retreat, crafted on a former coffee farm and surrounded by ancient trees and organic gardens. (pool, spa)
Night 3
*Deluxe Hotel
A classic luxury tented safari camp set among striking acacia trees on the crater's rim, a place where wildlife and scenic beauty are the central attractions.
Nights 4-6
Premiere Hotel
Take in sweeping views over the vast Serengeti and Maasai Mara at this lavish camp, nestled in the remote Kuka Hills. (pool, spa)
Nights 7-8
Premiere Hotel
Set in the heart of a World Heritage site, this spectacular beachfront hotel blends its history as a Zanzibari mansion with contemporary elegance. (pool, spa)
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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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